UGRD > PCSCOR > 300

Diversity and Cultural Competence

Description:
Social and cultural differences based upon class, gender, race, national origin, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, age, and religion have important implications in our society and hence in our public and community services. These social categories differentially impact individuals personal relationships and groups social, economic and political status within the society. This course provides students with a foundation for understanding the values, beliefs, and behavior, and historical circumstance of various diverse groups. It will examine critically the influences of dominant cultural and structural policies and practices or organizations and agencies that determine the social hierarchy of various groups. Additionally, this course will examine the adaptive capabilities and strengths of marginalized groups and how such capabilities and strengths can be used in providing effective public and community services. This course is intended to expand students cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills to work in public and community services locally and globally. Emphasis will be placed on defining and developing skills for culturally competent public and community service workers through students critical reading of class material, self examination, and experiential learning.

Offered in:

2013 Fall

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	4013	TuTh	12:30 PM - 01:45 PM	Stefanos,Asgedet	M01-0421	More Info

2013 Spring

Section	Class Number	Weekly Schedule	Time	Instructor	Location
01	5658	TuTh	11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Stefanos,Asgedet	W04-0138	More Info